Car Hire FAQs
What do I need to hire a car with Enterprise?
The essential items you will need to bring to an Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch when hiring a vehicle are:
- a valid drivers licence
- valid ID
- a credit or debit card.
You will also need to prove you are over 25 years of age, and there may be additional documentation required for international drivers.
Can I hire a car with a debit card?
We accept all major debit cards except for Maestro, Electron, Solo and pre-paid cards. To hire our 4x4s and premium vehicles, we require a credit card. All cards MUST have the main driver's name on it.
How much does it cost to rent a car?
Our prices may vary because car hire prices are based on various factors such as, vehicle size, seasonality, length of rental, vehicle make, availability and location. Customers are advised to start the booking process to determine the exact price.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
You can modify or cancel your reservation via our website or mobile app. If you prepaid your booking and you cancel 3 days or more before your specified pick up time you will receive a full refund of the total amount. To extend your car rental, you can click “Call to Extend Your Rental” in our mobile app. You can also call your rental branch or 0800 800 227 to extend your reservation.
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Renting a Car at Northampton
Northampton Car & Van Hire
If you live in Northampton or you're studying there, there are plenty of reasons why you might need to hire a car or van. Moving student accommodation is easy work in one of our medium vans, or one of our larger models if you have a lot of stuff, and no need for a special licence.
Maybe you need to make a trip to Ikea in Milton Keynes to pick up some furniture, or you're moving house and want to do it yourself? You'll find the Enterprise car hire branch conveniently located to the north of the town on St Andrew's road. And if you can't get to our branch easily, we can even come and pick you up.
Visiting Northampton and the Area
Northampton is a well-appointed town with good shops and restaurants, and of course the racecourse for sporting fans. When you just want a change of scenery or fancy a weekend away, either as a group or a couple, the Cotswolds are just over an hour away and perfect for a day trip or longer break.
Shopping trips to Bicester Village
Enterprise stocks a wide range of cars and people carriers, perfect for a shopping trip to Bicester Village with your friends. With Bicester just 30 miles away, it’s a short drive and you can make a day of it without having to worry about train timetables and lugging your purchases on public transport. There are shops and restaurants aplenty and the beautiful city of Oxford isn’t far, if you fancy a bit of culture.
A Short Drive from Northampton
Closer to Northampton, just 10 miles away, is the stunning Castle Ashby house and gardens, ancestral home of the 7th Marquess of Northampton. Take a stroll around the Italian Garden with its Orangery dating back to 1862. Then, pay a visit to the colourful and fragrant Butterfly and Secret Gardens. Pop into the Walled Garden Tea Room for some refreshments, then drag the kids away from the play area to the Menagerie to meet the meerkats and marmosets, along with the usual, less exotic farmyard animals.